Z collecting food for pantries

The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center and United Way are teaming up to collect non-perishables for distribution by the Hunger Commission through the holidays.

The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center and United Way are teaming up to collect non-perishables for distribution by the Hunger Commission through the holidays.

Theatergoers are asked to bring one or more of these items and drop it in the United Way bins in the Z lobby at 684 Purchase St., New Bedford: canned fruits, peanut butter, boxed mac and cheese, canned tuna and chicken, breakfast cereals.

The Zeiterion is presenting "Robert Irvine Live!" at 8 p.m. Friday. For more information, visit zeiterion.org or call (508) 994-2900.